The New York Recordings (Eyes Down) feature world–class musicians who collaborated with Mark, who turned to keyboards and songwriting after relocating to New York. To coincide with the 80’s sound signature, Mark decided to incorporate drum machines, sequencers and synthesizer to expand his music horizons by teaming up with bassist Percy Jones, whose unique musicality approach took the music to a higher level, adding a new twist that could be considered as ‘Pop-Progressive-Rock.’

A live band was formed to represent the recordings under the name of ‘Eyes Down’ which performed in New York City. Ironically, drummer Tony ‘Thunder’ Smith (Lou Reed, John McGlaughlin) ended up doing the lead vocals on the recordings And additional vocalists Joe Sophia (Percy Jones’ Propeller Music CD) and Nicolas Van Pittman shared the vocal spot. Ron Balin played fretless bass and Percy Jones appeared as a guest on a few gigs.

* ‘Sun In The Signs’ (track 9)features David Sancious on piano and synthesiser. Mark on acoustic drums and Percy Jones on Wal bass.